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Checks and Balances in the U.S. Government

Explore the system of checks and balances in the United States government, understanding how each branch limits the power of the others.

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Checks and Balances in the U.S. Government

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge of the checks and balances system in the United States government.

1. Which branch of government has the power to declare war?

a

Executive Branch

b

Legislative Branch

c

Judicial Branch

d

State Governments

2. The President's power to veto a bill passed by Congress is an example of a check by which branch?

a

Legislative Branch

b

Executive Branch

c

Judicial Branch

d

State Governments

3. The system of checks and balances was created to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too  .

4. Federal judges are appointed by the President but must be approved by the  .

5. The Judicial Branch can declare laws unconstitutional.

T

True

F

False

6. Only the President can propose new laws.

T

True

F

False

7. Explain the purpose of the system of checks and balances in the U.S. government.

Match each branch of government with one of its checks on another branch.

8. Executive Branch

 

a. Can declare laws unconstitutional

9. Legislative Branch

 

b. Can veto bills

10. Judicial Branch

 

c. Can impeach the President